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N678 RFJ

1995 Fiat Tempra

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

129,002 mi
Last recorded129,002 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tempra86,412 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN678 RFJ
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 129,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2026 129,002 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2016 128,069 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 126,285 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 123,945 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 123,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 120,869 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 120,855 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 117,055 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 117,055 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 112,798 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 112,798 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 108,709 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 108,709 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 18 May 2009 104,078 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 104,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 99,243 miles

slight blow center exhaust box

Pass 2 Jul 2007 94,018 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 88,003 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 88,003 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f tyre worn outer tread

Pass 26 Jul 2005 83,616 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 83,595 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Fiat Tempra?

Based on 13,335 MOT tests across 3,542 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
3,889
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
3,542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,170
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 971
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 824
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 716
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 642
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N678 RFJ is a 1995 Fiat Tempra in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Tempra models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 86,412 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Tempra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N678 RFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Tempra typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 31 years old, this Fiat Tempra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N678 RFJ is a 1995 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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